Forest Riders. Snowmobile Club

Transcription

1 M I N O C Q U A Forest Riders Snowmobile Club A Quarterly Newsletter Issue Number 3 - January 2018 We Couldn t Do It Without Them! Three years ago our club separated the Trail Boss job into separate positions, Trail Supervisor and Equipment Manager. In the process of developing a job description for the Equipment Manager, Pat Harkins had a vision of creating a volunteer friendly work environment, in the equipment shed, for members who enjoy working with equipment. So, one of the responsibilities of this new position was written to do just that. Two years ago, much of the volunteer hours during the fall months were spent renovating the shed and creating that welcoming work environment. Typically there were a dozen or so members involved in that project. A vision was coming together. The only thing lacking was the right person to take on the Equipment Manager position. A couple appointments were made during these first years, but the club just couldn t find the right person and Pat was reluctant to take on the responsibility. Finally, at the end of last season and with a little coaxing from the club President, Pat volunteered to be the Equipment Manager. He worked diligently to grow the number of volunteer workers to over thirty and Tuesday nights have become known as the Shed Work Nights. Mind you, there are never that many people out there on any given Tuesday. This group of dedicated workers have become the backbone of our club s operation. Through over 450 volunteer hours over the course of the season, members maintain our equipment. They fix things when they break, change fluids when needed, repair broken or bent parts on the snow drags. In a nutshell, they keep our equipment running in tip top shape. In addition to that, the crew takes care other tasks that need to be done like checking in sign orders and cleaning the equipment and the shop. The list goes on. Last year the club needed a little extra help out on the trails to brush a reroute and our Maintenance Manager looked to this group to get it done. Some of these volunteers are from out of town and help out when they can. There are however a number of members that participate on a regular basis and I would like to recognize them for a job well done! Thank You Doug Holle, Mike Deutscher, Bruce LaRose, Bob Rynders, Bryan Van Loo, Dennis Mirr, Jon Hollander, Art Wehnert and John Ryan. We also have two specialty workers, Curtis Hupf who does welding when needed and he painted our oldest snow drag. Brian Dutcher was recently recruited to do the more advanced diesel work that needs to be done. So once again, thanks Pat for taking over the position of Equipment Manager, organizing our Tuesday Work Nights and coordinating the work crew to keep our equipment in great condition and operating out on the trails! If you would like to participate in this volunteer opportunity, contact Pat at: pwharkins@gmail.com. January Page "1

2 M I N O C Q U A F O R E S T R I D E R S Trail Supervisor Report This has been a very busy season. Trail Maintenance Manager, Bob Rynders, worked hard to finish up major trail work that needed to be done to make our trails safer. This should signal the end of two years of trail widening and grading. The Area Sign Project was completed before the trails were open. Thanks to Jerry Larson and Bruce La Rose for helping other Area Leaders Doug Holle, Mike Deutscher, Bryan Van Loo and Jack Tenge to install the new signs, insuring that they were positioned in a consistent manor throughout our trail system. President s Report When I first joined the Forest Riders back in 2013, I was a little disappointed that the club didn t offer a group ride opportunity. After becoming President, I decided that it would be worth the effort to try to organize a weekly ride, as a means to get to know fellow members or to not have to ride alone. Since then this activity has really evolved into something special. If I m not mistaken, each of our rides this year had over twenty participants. In fact, one of the them topped the thirty mark! Club News By-Law Amendment: The Board of Directors is recommending a By- Law change to the membership at our next regular meeting. Members will review the change in February and be able to ask questions about its content. At the March regular meeting, the second reading of the amendment will take place f o l l o w e d b y a v o t e o f t h e membership. Brat Fest is Back: It s been a tradition of the Forest Riders to have a Spaghetti Dinner fund raiser in February. During the past three years, Mama s Supper Club has hosted the event. This year, Mama s has closed their doors for the winter season and our club was without a February event. Trail grooming was somewhat challenging at the beginning of the season with the limited snow we had to work with. A couple of major snow events kept our trails in mostly good condition, given that our club has seen an increased amount of traffic this year. Our trails also continue to get rave reviews for their quality from our members active on FaceBook. For the past couple of years Larry a n d N a n c y S c h u m h a v e volunteered to coordinate and lead the rides because of their knowledge of the greater area trail system and the good places to stop and have lunch. Thank you both for making this an enjoyable club event that I know I look forward to each week. Some of you long time members may remember that a Brat Fest was also a tradition of the club, held annually on New Year s Eve day. Well, that event disappeared a few years ago as the club went through changes, but now it s back, only this year it will be in February. Long time member, Sue Ramirez h a s v o l u n t e e r e d t o b e t h e coordinator of this Social and Fundraising event, which will take place at the Black Bear Bar and Grill. Thanks Sue for stepping up to the plate and planning this event. January Page 2

3 Amendment #1: Section 1 M I N O C Q U A F O R E S T R I D E R S By-Law Amendments ARTICLE III - OFFICERS, DUTIES, AND ELECTIONS The Executive Committee The Board of Directors (BOD) shall consist of all elected officers, and the immediate past president. the Executive Committee and four appointed directors. The BOD shall consist of the Executive Committee and five appointed directors. The Executive Committee shall consist of all elected officers and the Past President, provided this person is a member of the BOD. If this person is not, the president may appoint a board member to fill this seat. All officers shall be elected at the March annual meeting. The Board of Directors (BOD) shall consist of the Executive Committee and four appointed directors. The Executive Committee shall consist of all elected officers and the Past President, provided this person is a member of the BOD. If this person is not, the president may appoint a board member to fill this seat. All officers shall be elected at the March annual meeting. Section 7 Section 8 Five Four club members will be recommended to the Executive Committee by the current President for their approval and subsequent appointment to the BOD using a 3 2 year cycle where 2 recommendations will be made in the first year, and 1 2 recommendations made in the second year. and 2 recommendation made in the third year. These appointments will be made no later than September 30th 1st. The term of these appointments will be for 3 2 years, expiring on April 30th. For the purpose of continuity in leadership after the election of a new president, the Immediate Past President may request to be considered to fill a vacant Board of Director seat. This person will then be considered for appointment by the Executive Committee. If appointed he/she will serve on the BOD as a board member and Past President for one term. Renumber Sections 8 through 12 as Sections 9 through 13 Amendment #2: ARTICLE IV - FISCAL YEAR The club s fiscal year shall be September April 1st through August March 31st. Mark Your Calendar! Feb 18, 2018 Brat Fest Location: The Black Bear Bar & Grill Feb 20, 2018 Board of Directors Meeting Location: Rynders Co. Board Room Feb 20, 2018 General Membership Meeting Location: Musky Jacks Feb 24, 2018 Snowmobile Raffle Drawing Location: The Black Bear Bar & Grill Mar 20, 2018 Board of Directors Meeting Location: Rynders Co. Board Room Mar 20, 2018 General Membership Meeting Location: Bitters & Bull May tbd, 2018 Membership Appreciation Dinner Location: Norwood Pines Executive Committee Curt Christensen President Bruce La Rose Vice President Sharon Harkins Secretary Jim Heller Treasurer Pat Harkins Past President Board of Directors Bob Rynders Director Tom Teichmiller Director Ken Rhode Director Jerry Larson Director Steve Margitan Director Appointments Becki Nieze Communications Sue Holle Map Production Curt Christensen Trail Supervisor Bob Rynders Trail Maintenance Pat Harkins Equipment Manager January Page 3

4 M I N O C Q U A F O R E S T R I D E R S The Forest Riders Wall of Fame The following members have given a donation in addition to their regular club dues Platinum Members ($ or more) Tamms, George & Gloria Bob Rynders Massarelli, Joe & Margie Lakeland Rotary Foundation, Inc. Priesgen, Tony & Rochelle Jay Sanders David, Gary & Patti Becker, Robert & Darlene Warning, Kevin & Marty Seversin, Michael & Lisa Settles, Tom & Sharon Pecosky, Dan & Kristy Pivotto, Gary & JoAnn Drancik, Scott & Amber Jordan, James & Kimberly Mucks/Johnson, Jeff/Sonja Radlinger, Scott & Donna Stoklosa, Michael & Karen Vintika, Ray & Jori Straw, Brad & Betsy Ruwe, Mark & Becky Malak, Dan Kapalczynski, Vance & Debra Orfan, Kevin & Chris Miller, Jim & Karin Jonske, Jim & Diana Gold Members ($ to $ ) Schultz, Al & Christie Erion, Jim & Barb Spire/Albrecht, Steve & Marti Schultz, Mike & Karen Lepak, Allen & Maria Hayes, Patrick & Karen Royle, Jay & Stephanie Eaton, Robert & Juliet Silver Members ($ to $ ) Guedel, William Dettlaff, Tim & Anne Broesch, Gary & Lori Skarr, Brett & Debbie Andersen, Richard & Diane Straw, Brad & Betsy Breunig, Timothy & Sheryl Culler, Paul & Carole Sasse, Michael & Joan Drancik, Jon & Karen Martin, Billy & Marge Parr, Jack Weigel, Brennen & Kelly Osterling, Steve Edquist, Jerry Monty, Todd & Kristen Rekett, Greg & Kate Ramirez, Sue & Al Barden, Bill & Betsy Pfeifer, Jeff & Sally Johnson, Grant & Mary Breitrick, Dennis & Julie Rosen, Scott & Susan Rogowski, Mike & Gail Zizzo, John Ryan, John & Eileen Tenge, Jack & Janet Steel Design Wellentin, Todd & Staci Marcinkowski, Dean & Lola Kozol, William & Maureen Wollenzien, Dennis & Diane Saeman, Charlie & Barb Rohowetz, Edward & Debbie Sikora, Daniel & Julie Hoffman, Donald & Barbara Wenzel, Jeffrey Miyuskovich, Sam & Jeannine Deutscher, Mike & Mary Wagner/Livingston, Brian & Karissa Rigney, Jim & Cheryl Gall, Ted & Luanne Booth, Brian Tamms, George & Gloria Bronze Members (up to $ ) Vickers, Scott & Beth Nieze, Wes & Becki Cater, Brian & Jane Ramirez, Sue & Al Salyards, Ronald & Katerine Kasprzyk, David Rosing, John Kitowski, Kory & Nicole Johnson, Pete & Patty Londergon, Don & Katherine Linzmeier, Marcel & Nancy Van Calligan, Jeffrey & Wendy Templeton, Rodney Haas, Delbert & Debra Hoard, Mike & Gail Douglas, Robert & Gail White, Walter & Charlene Hilsenbeck, Anton & Heidi Stansfield, Bill & Molly Bennett, Mark & Gail Carani, Rich & Carol Edwardsen, Rick & Bonnie Prentiss, James & Catherine Roecker, Leonard & Crystal Harkins, Pat & Sharon Kalhagen, Bob & Lori Scoon/Stanley, Robert/Jeanne Budleski, Eric & Nicole Gunville, Robert & Debbie Mushall, Mark & Janet As the saying goes, every little bit counts. Well, that couldn t be more true with the additional donations our club members make. $10,010 was raised because of the generosity of the members being recognized above. Thank you for your additional support! Donations are always accepted. Curt Christensen January Page 4

5 M I N O C Q U A F O R E S T R I D E R S The Minocqua Forest Riders Snowmobile Club Proudly Presents A Bratwurst and Hot Dog Party Take a break from your Sunday Ride and join us for a Brat, or a Hot Dog and your favorite Beverage! Black Bear Bar & Grill Sunday, February 18 th 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Brat: $3.00 Hot Dog: $2.00 Includes Chips and Condiments Minocqua Forest Riders Snowmobile Club SNOWMOBILE RAFFLE DRAWING Are you ready to win a snowmobile? Bring your ticket stubs to the party! You don t need to be present to win! WHERE: WHEN: TIME: The Black Bear Bar & Grill, Hwy 70 West (North ontrail BB) February 24, :00 PM - 1:30 PM A Cash Bar is Available There will be Additional Raffle Opportunities at the Event The Major Drawing to Begin at 1:00 PM January Page 5

6 Bishop, Jean Flintrop, Keith & Sharon Linzmeier, Marcel & Nancy Rogne, Gene & Judy Zanski, Diane Zingsheim, Jerry & Judy Suchy, Fred & Sue Guedel, William Corrieri, Niles Ryan, John & Eileen Edelburg, Russ Seifert, Ken & Nicky Kapalczynski, Vance & Debra Duhr, Mike & Michelle Hansson, William & Jenifer Rekett, Greg & Kate Rodgers, Justin & Windy Embleton/Hubjer, Robert & Azra Gerrits, William & Heidi Hornung, Karl & Carla Vos, Jerry & Cheryl Opie, Nicholas & Bryan Leinonen, Carrie & William Riley, John Johnson, Tim & Leanne White, Andrew Manske, Robert & Patti Citta, Paul & Katie Bliss, Bradley & Amy M I N O C Q U A F O R E S T R I D E R S The Legends We honor our lifetime members Giron, George & Kathy Spire/Albrecht Steve & Marti Nieze, Wes & Becki Merkel, Verna Deutscher, Mike & Mary Marshall, Ed Welcome to The Club The following people have joined our club as new members Douglas, Robert & Gail Manago, Joe Karasek, Jerry Sikora, Daniel & Julie Rosing, John Wenzel, Jeffrey Guslick/Quinlan, Justin & Holly Kitowski, Kory & Nicole Robert Rebman Prentiss, James & Catherine Heise, Check & Heather Gilroy, John Bojcic, Bob & Patricia Clawson, Tim Ryan, Richard & Judy Del Giudice, Nick & Kerry Masterson, Russell & Cynthia Goetsch, Randy & Laura Powers, Patrick Haas, Delbert & Debra Fleischman, Dylan & Andrea Merkel, Dave Rehm, Derek & Kelley Marciniak/Evens, Alison/Joseph Groomer Operators Needed Koenen, Bev Naylor, Richard & Linda Race, Dale & Karen Stansfield, Bill & Molly Harkins, Pat & Sharon Peterson, Kevin & Lori Bartling, Mathew Wick, Dennis Tortorice, Dominick and Christie Checolinski, Joseph Hall, Doug & Lisa McDonald, Bob & Jennifer Gillund, Greg & Mary Jo Miyuskovich, Sam & Jeannine Steiler, Robert Erbach, Steve & Kelly Anderson, Mark Dutcher, Brian & Dawn Chomniak, Terry & Patty Mormann, Mel & Tammy Gunville, Robert & Debbie Ericson, Dan & Alma Scoon/Stanley, Robert/Jeanne Graham, Johnny Buchman, Thomas & Tracy Kalhagen, Bob & Lori Francois, Thomas & Tracy Cresca, Jamie Please consider joining our Groomer Operator team. Currently there are seven seats open for training. Our club features personalized instruction with an experienced operator. Both morning and evening shifts are available. Contact Curt Christensen at (715) or curtolaf@me.com if you are interested. Experience is NOT necessary! January Page "6

7 M I N O C Q U A F O R E S T R I D E R S Meet our Sponsors While on the trails or lodging and shopping in the area, please patronize these businesses that support our club! Minocqua, Woodruff & Arbor Vitae Area Aberdeen Lodge Off Hwy 51 at Twin Pines Rd (715) See Website for Winter Hours Ron Hallstrom Sports & Marine Hwy 47 East (715) Brandy Lake BP 8729 Highway 51 North (715) Subway 8759 Highway 51 North (715) Inside Walmart (715) Minocqua Brewing Company 238 Lakeshore Drive (715) Minocqua Pizza Company 8023 Highway 51 South (715) Ritchie Lakeland Oil & Propane 8783Hansen Rd The Boathouse 305 W. Park Avenue (715) Polecat & Lace Downtown Minocqua (Hwy 51) (715) Minocqua Sport Rentals 9568 Highway 70 (715) Ryden s Marine Minocqua Yamaha 9724 Highway 70 (715) Trig s 9750 Highway 70 West (715) McDonalds Highway 51 and Highway 70 (715) TJ s Butcher Block 8762 Highway 51 North (715) Monical s Pizza Restaurant 360 Highway 51 North (715) PJ s Burger Barn 397 Highway 51 North (715) NAPA Auto Parts Highway 70 (715) AmericInn 8762 Highway 51 North (715) Best Western Plus Concord Inn 320 Front St (715) Slo s Pub Big Arbor Vitae Drive (715) The Thirsty Whale 453 Park (715) Albee s Yacht Club South End of Bridge, Highway 51 (715) Kusek s Red Steer Supper Club 8230 Highway 51 South (715) Minocqua Area Chamber of Commerce Highway 51 South (715) (800) 44-NORTH The Waters of Minocqua 8116 Highway 51 South (877) Island City Lanes & Lounge 8085 Highway 51 South (715) The Beacons of Minocqua 8250 Northern Rd (715) Stingrays Bar and Grill 134 Highway 51 North (715) Hazelhurst Area Jacobi s of Hazelhurst Cedar Fall Rd (715) Whitman s Cocktail Lounge 6930 Hwy 51 (715) R & R Motorsports 6829 Highway 51 (715) The Watering Hole Cantina & Grill 6244 Highway 51 at Highway Y (715) 356-BEER The Hazelhurst Pub 6617 US Hwy 51 S (715) January Page 7

8 M I N O C Q U A F O R E S T R I D E R S Meet our Sponsors While on the trails or lodging and shopping in the area, please patronize these businesses that support our club! Highway 70 West The Cricket Hwy 70 W (715) Thompson Excavating (715) Minocqua Winter Park Scotchman Lake Rd (715) Musky Shores Resort 8329 Schroeder Rd on Squirrel Lake (715) Mosquito Xcape (833) BUG-OFF1 Island City Storage Highway 70 West (715) Island City Dray, Inc. F13474 Highway 70 (715) County Line Station Hwy 70 West (715) Rustic Pines Pub Hwy 70 West (715) Jenz s Lake Placid Inn 1520 County Road F (715) Black Bear Bar and Grill Highway 70 West (715) Mama s Supper Club Highway 70 West (715) Norwood Pines Supper Club Highway 70 West (715) Pike Lake & Lac du Flambeau Area Lake of the Torches Casino and Resort Highway 47, Lac du Flambeau Historic Moose Jaw Resort N Shady Knoll Road (715) Idle Hour Resort N14516 Shady Knoll Road (715) Harvey s Northernaire Bar & Grill N14492 Shady Knoll Rd (715) Musky Jacks Bar & Grill W640 Hwy 70 W (715) Willow Flowage Area Pier/Willow Area Lake Tomahawk Area The Edge Bar & Grill 5507 County Highway Y (715) Little Rice Resort 4660 County Highway Y (715) Willow Haven Bar & Grill 4877 Haven DR. (715) Willow Wood Lodge 4950 Willow Dam Road (715) Boyle s Resort on Willow Lake 5181 Boyle Road (715) Bucksnort Resort 5129 Boyle Road (715) Kuhl s Reel Em In Resort 4925 Talbot Road (715) Smiley s Pub & Sports Bar 7233 Bradley Street (Hwy. 47) (715) Shamrock Pub & Eatery 7235 Bradley Street (Hwy 47) (715) Bitters & Bull 7255 Bradley St (715) Lizzy T s Tamarack Tap 5533 Highway 47 (715) January Page "8

9 Join Our Progressive Club M I N O C Q U A F O R E S T R I D E R S MFR Club Application Complete the Form Please Print Neatly! This is a (check one): New Membership Ride Our Excellent Trails Applicant s Information: Member s Full Name: Renewal Membership for 20 to 20 Address (provide this to receive Newsletters and Club Updates): Significant Other s Name: Address (if different than the one above): Complete this section only if this is a new membership or if this information has changed: Address: Street City State Zip Code Cell Phone Number: Home/Other Phone Number: Information About Yourself (optional; to be used by the club in case we re in need of your expertise): Occupation/Expertise or Interests Would you be interested in volunteering to help out the club (check all that apply)? Grooming Trails Trail Maintenance Work at Fundraising Events Leadership Role Membership Type and Payment Information: Single/Family Membership: $ (includes AWSC membership) Donation (for equipment and trail maintenance): $ AWSC Membership is with another Club: $ (subtract $10.00) Total: Make your check Payable To: Mail this form along with your check to: $ Minocqua Forest Riders Minocqua Forest Riders Snowmobile Club P.O. Box 1161 Minocqua, WI January Page 9

10 Join Our Progressive Club M I N O C Q U A F O R E S T R I D E R S Lifetime Membership Application Complete the Form Please Print Neatly! Ride Our Excellent Trails Section 7 Applicant s Information: Member s Full Name: ARTICLE II - MEMBERSHIP Upon reaching the age of 70, any member with 10 or more years of consecutive active service shall be granted an honorary lifetime membership. Address (provide this to receive Newsletters and Club Updates): Significant Other s Name: Address (if different than the one above): Complete this section only if this information has changed: Address: Street City State Zip Code Cell Phone Number: Home/Other Phone Number: Information About Yourself (optional; to be used by the club in case we re in need of your expertise): Expertise or Interests Would you be interested in volunteering to help out the club (check all that apply)? Grooming Trails Trail Maintenance Work at Fundraising Events Leadership Role Membership Information: Lifetime Membership: $ Donation (for equipment and trail maintenance): $ AWSC Membership: $ ( add $10.00) Total: $ Make your check Payable To: Mail this form along with your check to: Minocqua Forest Riders Minocqua Forest Riders Snowmobile Club P.O. Box 1161 Minocqua, WI January Page "10